J Patient Rep Outcomes
July 2023
Background: With its health risks and extensive disruption to everyday life, the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected the lives of billions of people. People with chronic conditions are particularly susceptible to severe illness if infected by COVID-19, and they have repeatedly been urged to take stringent steps to 'shield' themselves from the virus. It is argued that the negative impact of isolation and other lockdown-related restrictions on emotional well-being and daily life may be most prominent among people at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
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July 2021
This study aimed to investigate differences in parent- and teacher-reported ADHD symptoms according to the child's country of origin. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 4,207 nonimmigrant (Danish origin) and 233 immigrant (non-Danish origin) children including ratings of phenotypical ADHD symptoms on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaires. The association between ADHD symptoms and country of origin, separately for parents and teachers, was analyzed using multiple logistic regression.
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